Detailed instructions on how to make your own snow scraper

In winter, there is a need to clear snow from yards, walkways, driveways and other areas intended for the movement of people and vehicles.

Removing snow by hand is quite difficult, but you can make cleaning as easy as possible by building a convenient and practical cleaning tool.

How to make a snow scraper with your own hands, read the article.

What it is?

This is a special type of equipment designed for effective cleaning of open areas during periods of heavy snowfall.

When making such a tool in some cases, the working surface is supplemented with high side wallsso that the collected snow does not crumble. Some craftsmen make large scrapers with a spacious bucket.

But complicating the design does not always pay off, because the snow itself is quite heavy, and the heavier the scraper, the more difficult it is to work with.

By purpose scrapers are:

1. For cleaning roofs.
2. For paths.
3. For wide areas (playgrounds, courtyards, races).

The roof tool features an extended handle. It can be solid or folding (in the second case, it has a telescopic design so that it can be extended if necessary). The working blade is attached perpendicular to the handle.

Scrapers for yards and paths are made according to the same principle. They look like wide shovels. But for paths, scrapers are made with a certain width of the working blade, but for a yard, a wide grip is needed.

Here you need to take into account the physical capabilities of the personwho will do the cleaning - with a wide shovel (1 meter or more) the work moves faster, but it must be managed by a strong man. Lighter and more compact instruments are suitable for women and teenagers.

When making a wide scraper, it is worth making a double handle. It may be U-shaped. Otherwise, the tool will be difficult to operate, and the handle may not withstand the load.

The working canvas can be made from the following materials:

• plywood;
• plastic;
• metal.

If there is a need to frequently remove large volumes of snow, it is possible to make a tool of complex design:

• on wheels;
• on skids.

An overview of snow scrapers is presented in this article.

Materials and tools

The first step is to decide on the material for the scraper itself and the handle. The most durable metal tools.

But a metal shovel may be too heavy, and when deformed it will scratch the tile. Therefore, for paths lined with paving slabs or other coverings that can be damaged, it is better to make scrapers from plastic or plywood.

Plastic scrapers are ideal for removing light layers of snow from sidewalks or driveways. It is inconvenient to rake large snowdrifts with a plastic tool - the plastic bends under heavy load.

The handle can be made of metal or wood. In the first case, they take a thin pipe, in the second, ready-made cuttings of a convenient thickness. You can make a practical U-shaped handle from a pipe. The cuttings are more suitable for a regular handle, but if desired, you can make a wide handle by fastening 3 cuttings.

The length of the handle is calculated taking into account the height of the person who will be doing the cleaning. The angle of attachment of the working blade and handle should be such that it is possible to remove snow without bending over. To make a scraper with your own hands, you need to prepare the materials and tools chosen for the blade and handle and tools for working with them.

Manufacturing

Let's consider several options:

From plywood

To make such a scraper, need to prepare:

• plywood sheet 6 mm thick;
• wood saw;
• wooden cuttings or thin metal pipe for the handle;
• bolts;
• steel strip for framing plywood;
• rivets for fastening steel strip.

Instructions:

1. Saw off a sheet of plywood 50 cm wide and 80 to 100 cm long.
2. Bend the handle from the pipe or saw off the stem to the required length.
3. Attach the handle to the plywood with bolts.
4. Secure the steel strip to the edge of the plywood with rivets.

Video instructions for making a scraper:

Made of plastic

Plastic scrapers are usually purchased rather than made by hand. The fact is that factory scrapers have stiffening ribs, which gives them the characteristics necessary for cleaning equipment. Homemade plastic scrapers are made from waste household items - a tray, a barrel, a piece of plastic furniture.

Tools for making:

• plastic;
• wooden stalk;
• metal or wooden slats for framing the plastic sheet;
• hacksaw with fine teeth;
• bolts.

Instructions:

1. Cut a sheet 30-40 cm wide and 50-70 cm long from a plastic blank.
2. Cut the stem to the required length for the handle.
3. Secure the upper part of the plastic sheet with a strip.
4. Attach the canvas to the handle.

Video instructions for making a scraper:

Made of metal

Metal scrapers are the most common. They can be of any width, so they are suitable for cleaning large areas. For example, this tool can quickly clean a large yard.

Materials and tools:

• sheet of thin metal;
• Bulgarian;
• pipe or wood for the handle;
• board for fixing metal;
• bolts for fastening.

Instructions:

1. Cut a sheet of metal 50 cm wide and 60 to 100 cm long.
2. The edges of the metal blank can be bent to create a ladle shape.
3. Secure the canvas with a wooden board, which should reach a maximum of the middle of the metal workpiece.
4. Make a handle (regular for a narrow scraper, U-shaped for a wide one).
5. Attach the handle to the canvas.

The video will show you how to make a scraper:

On wheels

Scrapers on wheels allow you to quickly clear a large area and immediately remove snow beyond its boundaries.

Materials and tools:

• metal pipe up to 30 cm in diameter;
• Bulgarian;
• two-wheeled frame from a stroller or trolley;
• welding machine;
• metal corners.

Instructions:

1. Make a scraper blade by sawing the pipe lengthwise, leaving a little more than half the diameter.
2. Weld the blade to the frame.
3. Make a handle from a pipe.
4. Weld the handle to the frame.
5. Strengthen the fastenings with metal corners.

The video will show you how to make a scraper:

On skids

A skid scraper is necessary for large farms in regions with heavy snowfall. It allows you to remove snow without constantly bumping into obstacles. As a result of cleaning, a thin layer of snow will remain, but large snowdrifts will be cleared with minimal effort.

Materials and tools:

• Bulgarian;
• 2 corners;
• 2 pipes 1 meter long;
• pipe for handle;
• welding machine;
• metal sheet 60-80 cm long, 50 cm wide.

Instructions:

1. Make runners from the pipes by bending their ends.
2. Make a U-shaped handle.
3. Weld the handle to the runners at an angle convenient for work.
4. The working blade is attached to the handle posts, and its lower edge is fixed to the runners.

For the roof

Materials and tools:

• rake;
• board 10-15 mm thick;
• metal strip;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws

Instructions:

1. Cut the board so that its width and length are slightly larger than the working part of the rake.
2. Attach the board to the rake using a metal strip and self-tapping screws.
3. You can also attach a piece of rubber, for example, a cut tire, to the board so that the tool does not damage the roofing.

An overview of scrapers for removing snow from the roof is presented in this article.

Video instructions for making a scraper:

Pros and cons of a homemade cleaning tool

Homemade scrapers are convenient because they can be made without leaving home, from scrap materials, which cost practically nothing.

Conclusion

A snow scraper is a necessary household tool. You can do it yourself. The working surface is usually made of plywood or a thin sheet of metal. To quickly clean paths, you can make it out of plastic.